The world club champion Chelsea only managed a 1-1 draw at home to newcomer Burnley in a match from the 27th round of the English Premier League, BTA reported.
"The Blues" were heading for a record victory after Joao Pedro opened the scoring in the fourth minute, but the guests got their chance in the 72nd minute, when Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana was sent off with a second yellow card.
This allowed Scott Parker's players to put pressure on in the closing minutes, which led to an equalizer. In added time, James Ward-Prowse headed in a corner and Zayan Fleming headed Robert Sanchez's goal for the final 1-1.
Third-placed Aston Villa also made a mistake, as they also drew 1-1 at home to Leeds United. Bulgarian international Iliya Gruev played the entire match for the visitors, who also received a yellow card in the final minutes.
Leeds opened the scoring in the 31st minute when midfielder Anton Stach scored a spectacular goal from a free kick.
In the second half, Aston Villa pressed in search of an equalizer and substitute Tammy Abraham was accurate for 1-1 in the 88th minute.
In the last match played this afternoon, Brighton defeated Brentford 2-0 away. The "Seagulls" scored their goals at the end of the first half. Diego Gomez opened the scoring in the 30th minute after a cross from teammate Kaoru Mitoma hit the post. Danny Welbeck scored in stoppage time after a Brentford defensive error.
Arsenal lead the standings with 58 points and a game in hand, ahead of Manchester City on 53 points, Aston Villa on 51 and Chelsea and Manchester United on 45 each.